What Type Of Person Thrives In International Aid According To A Project Director At A Global Logistics And Support
According to Tony, the most important trait for someone to thrive in global logistics and in-country support services is "genuine love of humanity," because the work ultimately saves lives, villages, communities, or even countries; Tony believes that the technical skills can be learned later and that money will follow when one is passionate about the humanitarian work. Tony's own career trajectory, starting as a volunteer in an HIV clinic, underscores the belief that heartfelt service leads to professional fulfillment.
Love of Humanity, Technical Skills, Volunteering, International Aid, Humanitarian Work
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Tony Anammah
Project Director
Global Logistics and In-Country Support Services Provider
University of Nigeria
Masters in Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, University of Salford Manchester, United Kingdom
Medical, Sciences & Related
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Manufacturing, Operations & Supply Chain
Operations and Project Management
Video Highlights
1. A genuine love for humanity is essential for thriving in this industry, as the work directly contributes to saving lives and improving communities.
2. Technical skills can be acquired, but a fundamental passion for helping others is the key to success in international aid and humanitarian work.
3. Volunteering and a willingness to work without immediate financial reward can lead to unexpected career opportunities and a fulfilling professional life.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
It technically ties into what I said gives me the most joy. People who thrive in my industry have a genuine love of humanity.
When you're working in international aid, you wake up every morning knowing that the work you're doing will save a life, save a village, save a community, or even a country. If you have a genuine love for humanity, then you definitely try. Every other thing will fall into place.
You acquire the technical skills required for your work, and everything else will fall into place. As I told you from the very beginning, I volunteered wholeheartedly without expecting any money in return at an HIV clinic that was teaching HIV patients. That's how my career got to where it is today.
Every morning, I say this and I mean it: I can do what I'm doing now for free, without getting any money in return. So the truth is, when you have a genuine love for humanity and you're doing the work, the money will come; your needs will be taken care of.